Environmental Analysis & Assessment

Getting at the root of environmental problems is at the heart of this demanding, research-based program. You’ll delve into scientific inquiry and analysis both in the field and in our state-of-the art science laboratories in Bentley Hall, both individually and as part of a team. You’ll master the use of specialized tools and equipment as you evaluate environmental problems and design a research project with real-world applications. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to conduct applied research and present your work at seminars and professional conferences alongside your professors. With the depth of knowledge and breadth of experiences you’ll gain in this program, you’ll find the doors wide open after graduation, whatever your goals.

Finish in Four!

Completing your college education in four years saves you time and money and gets you into the job market faster. With our “Finish in Four” Degree Maps, you can view just one sample degree path to follow - identifying which classes to take and how to achieve an on-time graduation - from among a number of others that are also possible for this major/concentration. View a sample degree map for the Environmental Science: Analysis & Assessment major.

Related Occupations

Types of Employers

Federal, state and local government agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey, Fish and Wildlife Service)

Consulting firms

Nonprofit organizations

Water treatment plants

Waste treatment plants

Forestry companies

Land trust organizations

K-12 schools, public and private

Colleges and universities

Your Next Favorite Class?

“I love being outside, gathering data and working side by side with the professors as well as helping other students understand the material, which was what my Earth science lab was all about. More than that, it helped me get my first tutoring/academic coaching position, which meant a lot to me.”